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Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. The goal of this training is to integrate the use of virtual learning tools into your classroom or hospital/homebound learning environment utilizing the FDLRS' Exploring New Territories 2010 Guide.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. The goal of this two-day training is for teachers to learn the strategies of a proven, research based writing program for students in grades 3-5. This multisensory program is aligned with the state writing standards and prepares students for the FCAT Writing assessment. Materials will be provided.
Participants must attend both days.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Drowning in Data? Let FDLRS/Crown be your lifesaver. The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS/Crown) is providing training on Understanding Data. This one day training will help you create more meaningful instruction for your classroom. Information on Florida NCLB's Accountability System and their implications for instruction in the mixed ability classroom as well as information on teaching to the rigor of the FCAT test will be provided. This training is base on using FCAT data in your classroom. We will not be covering FAIR data or progress monitoring.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30.This training is designed to provide paraprofessionals with the knowledge of various high incidence exceptionalities (SLD, E/BD, InD,etc.)as well as with strategies and techniques that will enable the paraprofessional to work more effectively with these students in partnership with the classroom teacher.

10/4/10 through 12/31/10
This is a 60 hour online course designed to help build an understanding of the programs and services that make up exceptional student education (ESE).
Required orientation meeting on Oct. 4, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees

10/4/10 through 12/31/10
This is a 60 hour online course developed to ensure that all educators are familiar with the essential components of differentiated instruction and have the skills to develop quality lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Required orientation meeting on Oct. 4, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees.

10/4/10 through 12/31/10
This is a 60 hour online course that will provide knowledge of how to assess, design and implement positive behavioral supports.
Required orientation meeting on Oct. 4, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees

10/4/10 through 12/31/10
This is a 60 hour online course designed to assist you in identifying the components of an effective transition plan and the essential elements that must be in place for an individual with disabilities to successfully transition from school to work and adult living. Required orientation meeting on Oct. 4, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Ready to begin your journey on the road to differentiating instruction in your classroom? This presentation provides an orientation to the topics and key principles of differentiation in mixed-ability classrooms. This interactive session will model and increase your understanding of how to select and design learning activities that help students achieve targeted learning goals. Participants will receive the book, "How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed Ability Classroom" by Carol Tomlinson.

10/5/10 through 12/16/10
This 30 hour online course wi1l provide you with the guidelines to design and deliver effective differentiated science instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Required orientation meeting on Oct. 5, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm., Nov. 4, 2010 from 5:00-8:00pm and Dec. 9, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 pm Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees

10/5/10 through 12/18/10
This 30 hour online course is designed to provide you with the basic guidelines for developing a differentiated enviornment and how to apply them to mathematics instruction and assessment. Required orientation meeting on Oct. 5, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm., Dec. 2, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 pm Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This Microsoft Word Level 1 training will focus on the basics of Microsoft Word 2007 and how to implement accommodations for students. Examples of ways to meet the needs of diverse learners will be shared utilizing this software.

10/7/10 through 12/17/10
This 12 hour online course will provide you with an introduction to differentiating instruction. Topics will include the importance of clarity of learning goals, using assessment information to make instructional decisions and providing engaging and challenging work that is matched to learners' needs. Required meetings on Oct. 7, 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm and Nov. 4, 2010 5:00 7:00 pm Stipends available for eligible DCPS employees.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This two-day training will focus on multisensory strategies for teaching secondary students how to write clear, organized paragraphs and essays across content areas. This program is aligned with the state writing standards and prepares students for the FCAT writing assessment. Materials will be provided. Participants must attend both days.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE: This workshop is designed for an individual that has little or no experience using the Picture Symbol Enriched Software Program. Boardmaker is an easy to learn and easy to use symbol based software program that can be used to create communication boards, schedules, reading/writing activities, games and much more. This will be an active session in that participants will be working directly on computers learning how to use the various toolbar features. Participants will complete a project for immediate classroom implementation. CEUs are available for SLPs

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This training is designed to provide paraprofessionals with behavior management strategies and techniques to increase student learning by decreasing inappropriate behavior.

3-6pm
SPACE limited to 30 participants in each session.
Teacher Depot 3108 Lenox Ave Jacksonville,FL 32254
FDLRS/Crown will provide materials to assist teachers with developing and designing hands on learning activities/learning centers to support classroom instruction. Resources to support new ESE teachers working with students with disabilities, including:
More than 300 Ellison Dies, Folder Games, Ideas for Learning Centers, Hands-on Learning Activities, Laminator available (Quantities Limited), FDLRS staff hand to help, "Shop" the Teacher Depot

This three day training is being held from 5pm to 8pm. The Framing Routine is used to transform abstract main ideas and key topics into a concrete representation that helps students think and talk about the key topic and essential related information. Participants MUST attend all 3 sessions.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Come to this workshop and find ways to teach and develop language, math, and reading strategies. Each participant will make an accessible book for their students. This training is centered on the book "Spaghetti and Meatballs for All" by Marilyn Burns and illustrated by Debbie Tilley.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE Prerequisite: Participants MUST have taken the Boardmaker Basics Training prior or has had experience using the software program in the past.
The session will begin with a quick Boardmaker Basics review. Then on to learning the new Boardmaker v.6 features, including downloading pictures from the internet and digital cameras into the software library. Exploration of the many Add-ons (time saving, ready made educational activities, templates, and communication boards) Participants will learn how to use and/or adapt these ready-to-use Boardmaker materials.CEU's are available for SLPs

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Open Lab: Boardmaker
NOTE Prerequiste: Participants MUST have taken the Boardmaker Basics or Boardmaker v.6 Intermediate Level prior to registering for this session.
Participants must come prepared with a list of visual supports needed for the classroom, home and/or community. The day will be spent creating and adapting materials using Boardmaker Software to promote functional communication skills in a variety of settings.
CEUs are available for SLP's

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Ready to begin your journey on the road to differentiating instruction in your classroom? This presentation provides an orientation to the topics and key principles of differentiation in mixed-ability classrooms. This interactive session will model and increase your understanding of how to select and design learning activities that help students achieve targeted learning goals. Participants will receive the book, "How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed Ability Classroom" by Carol Tomlinson.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. The goal of this training is to integrate the use of virtual learning tools into your classroom or hospital/homebound learning environment utilizing the FDLRS' Exploring New Territories 2010 Guide.

This three day training is being held from 5pm-8pm. The Test-Taking Strategy is designed to be used while taking classroom tests. Students allocate time and priority to each section of the test, carefully read and focus on important elements in the test instructions, recall information by accessing mnemonic devices, systematically and quickly progress through a test, make well-informed guesses, check their work, and take control of the testing situation. The emphasis is on teaching adolescents and adults who struggle with learning.
Participants must attend all 3 sessions.

Prerequiste: Participants MUST have attended a DI training or have some knowledge of differentiated instruction. Experience the excitement of moving to the next step in differentiating instruction in your classroom. This session is designed to deepen the understanding of how, when and why to differentiate instruction using the concept of Understanding By Design to plan instruction. Participants will receive the book, "Differentiation in Practice-A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum"

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE: This workshop is designed for an individual that has little or no experience using the Picture Symbol Enriched Software Program. Boardmaker is an easy to learn and easy to use symbol based software program that can be used to create communication boards, schedules, reading/writing activities, games and much more. This will be an active session in that participants will be working directly on computers learning how to use the various toolbar features. Participants will complete a project for immediate classroom implementation. CEUs are provide for SLPs

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This two day training will focus on easy to understand instructions for teaching students in grades K-2 how to write clear, concise sentences & paragraphs both in informational writing and narratives. Materials will be provided
Participants must attend both days

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This Microsoft Word Level 1 training will focus on the basics of Microsoft Word 2007 and how to implement accommodations for students. Examples of ways to meet the needs diverse learners will be shared utilizing this software.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Drowning in Data? Let FDLRS/Crown be your lifesaver. The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS/Crown) is providing training on Understanding Data. This one day training will help you create more meaningful instruction for your classroom. Information on Florida NCLB's Accountability System and their implications for instruction in the mixed ability classroom as well as information on teaching to the rigor of the FCAT test will be provided. This training is base on using FCAT data in your classroom. We will not be covering FAIR data or progress monitoring.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Learn how to use the SMART Board interactive white board, and see how easy it is to integrate this versatile teaching tool into your lessons.

11:30am - 3:30 pm
This is a hands-on introduction to ArtThread, the online venue for creating and posting student art; and School-based Enterprises, a way to teach employability skills.
This half-day training will provide the information and skills necessary to implement the ArtThread program and provide basic information on how to begin the development of a school-based entrepreneurship program.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE Prerequisite: Participants MUST have taken the Boardmaker Basics Training prior or has had experience using the software program in the past.
The session will begin with a quick Boardmaker Basics review. Then on to learning the new Boardmaker v.6 features, including downloading pictures from the internet and digital cameras into the software library. Exploration of the many Add-ons (time saving, ready made educational activities, templates, and communication boards) Participants will learn how to use and/or adapt these ready-to-use Boardmaker materials. CEU's available for SLPs.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. This session will enhance the teacher's ability to identify, develop and provide appropriate accommodations/modifications to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE: This workshop is designed for an individual that has little or no experience using the Picture Symbol Enriched Software Program. Boardmaker is an easy to learn and easy to use symbol based software program that can be used to create communication boards, schedules, reading/writing activities, games and much more. This will be an active session in that participants will be working directly on computers learning how to use the various toolbar features. Participants will complete a project for immediate classroom implementation. CEUs are available for SLPs

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Learn how to use the SMART Board interactive white board, and see how easy it is to integrate this versatile teaching tool into your lessons.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Open Lab: Boardmaker
NOTE Prerequiste: Participants MUST have taken the Boardmaker Basics or Boardmaker v.6 Intermediate Level prior to registering for this session.
Participants must come prepared with a list of visual supports needed for the classroom, home and/or community. The day will be spent creating and adapting materials using Boardmaker Software to promote functional communication skills in a variety of settings.
CEUs are provide for SLP's

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Come to this workshop and find ways to read with your emerging communicator building language during this shared reading experience. Each participant will make an accessible book for their students. This training is centered on the book "A House for Hermit Crab" by Eric Carle.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. Prerequisite: Participants MUST have attended a DI workshop or implemented differentiated practices in the classroom. This workshop explores ways to support teachers as they move toward successful assessment and grading practices for use in the differentiated classroom. Participants will examine how to manage and assess student progress along the continuum of learning. Participants will receive a resource book that will assist with assessing differentiated student products.

Registration begins at 8 am, workshop is from 8:30-3:30. NOTE Prerequiste: Participants MUST have taken the Boardmaker Basics or Boardmaker v.6 Intermediate Level prior to registering for this session.
Boardmaker Plus!, adds voice, sound, animation and video capability to Boardmaker activities, creating interactive educational software. This workshop will demonstrate how to create print and interactive symbol based materials such as communication displays, visual schedules, social skills stories, books and symbol supported literacy activities, and general educational and functional living skills materials for people of any age. Participants are provided with an overview of the latest version of Boardmaker Plus with practical demonstrations of the advanced features now available. Participants will leave the session with exciting ways of how to create activities that successfully intergrate "the fun factor" into their programs. CEU's available for SLPs.